repaired · 2026 Q3
Air bag/restraint control module: software
Risk. An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury.
2017 FIAT 124 SpiderProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 33 owner complaints about the 2017 FIAT 124 Spider, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-694 the manufacturer reports only 39% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 FIAT 124 Spider has problems
33 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
14Air bags
6Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
4Engine
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Seat belts
2Visibility/wiper
1Structure
1Back over prevention
1Exterior lighting
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2017 FIAT 124 Spider recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2020 Q2
Automatic transmission: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Risk. If a downshift occurs, the vehicle will suddenly decrease speed, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with FIAT.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other 124 Spider year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 124 Spider median. How we score
'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 FIAT 124 Spider safety ratings
2017 Fiat 124 Spider C RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What 124 Spider owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
I am writing to formally express my concern and disappointment regarding the lack of transparency and communication surrounding the airbag recall for the Fiat 124, first issued in 2024. As of today, Fiat has not provided any meaningful updates, solutions, or timelines regarding this serious safety…
The contact owns a 2017 Fiat 124 Spider. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V694000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
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